The Brutalist Buffet is made of solid poplar, sourced from the tall, fast growing tree most prevalent in northern climates. The high-quality wood is finished with fine ash burl veneer, offering an interesting and irregular finish. The buffet’s hardware is made of hand-cast solid brass, providing durability and a metallic look that is slightly muted. The application of a modern, signature milk white finish contrasts the fine burl grain of the veneer. This mixing of multiple, unexpected materials creates a contrasting, multi-level abstract design for the entire piece.

The Brutalist Buffet was inspired by abstract and edgy Modernist forms of the late 1950s and 1960s, and thus is designed to disrupt. This time period brought about a transformation in the way art and architecture were approached, resulting in a drastic shift from existing stylistic norms. The buffet follows this example, deviating from standard forms and departing from the expected. Modernism made a huge statement and caused quite a stir, and the buffet is designed to do the same.The buffet’s look is crafted from the designer’s original sketches and is sleek and sharp, adding a completely unexpected sculptural element into a room.

The Brutalist Buffet can be used as a buffet in the dining room or living room, and is functional as both a storage and display piece. As it includes a useful integrated slot for electrical wires, it can also be used as a media cabinet in a stylish, sparsely-furnished media room. While it works in many rooms, the buffet lends itself to being especially stunning in a formal dining room, as an equally elegant yet wildly unexpected item. It also does well in a large family room.